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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.25, 18,278.33 and 7,866.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.25, 18,278.33 and 7,866.77 is: 10,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.25 : 18,278.33 = 7,866.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.25/18,278.33 = 7,866.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.25x = 18,278.33 × 7,866.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.25x = 143,791,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,791,287.37/13,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.25

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